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No. 0559 · Generation V · Unova

Scraggy

The Shedding Pokémon
Dark Fighting
Weak to 4× Fairy 2× Fighting Flying
All matchups
Scraggy
Sprite

TL;DR. Scraggy is a dark/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 348. Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.

Dark Fighting

Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.

Height0.6 m
Weight11.8 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin, Moxie
HiddenIntimidate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 348. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 75
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 48
Total348
348 base stat total, the 711th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Dark-types.
75 base Attack, Scraggy's strongest stat, ranking 110th of 138 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Scraggy in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scraggy reaches 1,372 CP at level 40 and 1,570 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack132
GO Defense132
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,372
Max CP (L50)1,551
Best buddy (L51)1,570
Raid catch CP 732–784 (L20). Weather boosted 915–980 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Scraggy first appeared on August 11, 2023, during Pokémon World Championships 2023.

  1. Scraggy
  2. Scrafty by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Sep 9 to Sep 16, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Sep 9 to Sep 16, 20261-starRegular rotation
Jun 9 to Jun 15, 20261-starCandela's Quest for Victory
Dec 13 to Dec 22, 20251-starRegular rotation
Dec 1 to Dec 4, 20251-starRegular rotation
Jan 20 to Jan 27, 20251-starRegular rotation
Dec 10 to Dec 14, 20241-starYoung & Wise

Full Scraggy GO history

Competitive

Scraggy in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Scraggy across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #853 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #853 65.5 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Scraggy.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scraggy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Scraggy?

Scraggy is a Dark/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Scraggy weak to?

Scraggy takes 4× damage from Fairy. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting, Flying.

What is Scraggy resistant to?

Scraggy is immune to Psychic. It also resists Rock, Ghost, Dark.

How does Scraggy evolve?

Scraggy evolves into Scrafty (Level 39).

What generation is Scraggy from?

Scraggy was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0559.

What are Scraggy's base stats?

Scraggy has HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 70, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 70, and Speed 48. Total base stat total: 348.

What are Scraggy's abilities?

Scraggy can have the abilities Shed Skin, Moxie, plus the Hidden Ability Intimidate.

Is Scraggy legendary or mythical?

No. Scraggy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Scraggy's best stat?

Scraggy's highest base stat is Attack at 75, which ranks 110th of 138 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Scraggy good?

Scraggy has a base stat total of 348, the 711th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Scraggy →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Scraggy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Scraggy in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Scraggy in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Scraggy in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Scraggy 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Scraggy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fairy
2× Weak to
Fighting Flying
½× Resists
Rock Ghost
¼× Strongly resists
Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Scraggy vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 138 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat Scraggy Dark avg Difference
HP 50 77 -27
Attack 75 99 -24
Defense 70 73 -3
Special Attack 35 68 -33
Special Defense 70 69 +1
Speed 48 76 -28
Total 348 462 -114
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Game appearances

Scraggy appears in 16 games.

Every mainline release where Scraggy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Scraggy.

Every main-series game Scraggy is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
    • WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (The Indigo Disk)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)

    Needs The Indigo Disk

  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 8, The Sewers
    • WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 3
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 4★ Dark-type wild zones, 4★ Fighting-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildGalar Mine No. 2, Motostoke Outskirts, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror
    • RaidRolling Fields, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildChallenge Road, Potbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
    • WildSoothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)

    Sword exclusive

  • ShieldTrade

    Sword exclusive

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoutes 16 and 17
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 5 (Horde Encounter)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoute 113 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildRoutes 4 and 18, Desert Resort, P2 Laboratory
    • WildRoute 1 (dark grass)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoute 4 and Desert Resort
    • WildDesert Resort (N's Pokémon)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Scraggy appears in 39 episodes.

From BW017 (2011-01-20) through JN147 (2023-03-24).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Scraggy in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Scraggy TCG Pocket card from Everyday Wonders
Scraggy
◆ Common
Scraggy TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Scraggy
◆ Common